MR. ATIF KHAN BABUKHEL visited IRT Chamber & signed MoU
Atif Khan Babukhel “Focal Person” of China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) on 10 July 2025 visited Head Office at Karachi of International Road Transport IRT Chamber of Pakistan. Mr. Atif Khan Babukhel is Pakistan’s renowned Trade and Industrial Consultant. Since long he is associated with China Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHC). Mr. Atif Khan […]
Mohmand Dam: Powering a Sustainable Future for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan
In the heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan is undertaking one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent decades — the Mohmand Dam. This multi-purpose initiative promises to reshape the region’s water management capabilities, boost agricultural output, and strengthen Pakistan’s energy security through clean, renewable power. Strategic Location on the Swat River The Mohmand […]
Pakistan Launches First Freight Train to Russia via INSTC: A Strategic Shift in Trade and Connectivity
In a historic development poised to redefine regional trade dynamics, Pakistan is set to launch its first freight train to Russia on June 22, 2025, from Lahore. This landmark move officially integrates Pakistan into the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) — a strategic, multimodal trade network linking South Asia to Russia and Europe through Central […]
The AI Takeover of Global Transport: Are We Witnessing a New Industrial Revolution?
The world is shifting gears—and fast. Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword confined to labs and software—it’s now in the driver’s seat of the world’s trade and transport systems. Imagine fleets of driverless trucks racing across continents, cargo ships navigating oceans with no crew, and ports that unload goods before a human even […]
Patterns of Correlation between Aviation, Education, and Economic Growth in Developing Economies
Article Written by Dr. Wali Mughni (PhD, FRAeS, SBt) Chairman IRTCoP Aviation Chapter. Open PDF file
Advancing CAREC Connectivity: A Strategic Reflection on the 5th CAREC Institute Annual Research Conference
Event: 5th CAREC Institute Annual Research Conference Theme: CAREC Connectivity: A Strategic Reflection on the 5th CAREC Institute Annual Research Conference Dates: May 29–30, 2025Location: Mövenpick Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan “In this 5th Carec Institute Annual Research Conference, International Road Transport Chamber of Pakistan Participated through Aamir Malik Senior Vice President-IRTCoP” Uniting Economies, Defining Futures The 5th […]
Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) vs. Normal Road Transport
In the vast world of logistics and cross-border commerce, road transport plays a pivotal role in moving goods efficiently. But not all road transport is the same. Two key types are Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) and normal (or domestic) road transport. Understanding the difference between them is essential for businesses engaged in international trade. What is TIR? Transports […]
Ease of Doing Business for Afghan Transit: FBR Allows Insurance Guarantee
The International Road Transport Chamber of Pakistan (IRTCoP) warmly welcomes the recent initiative by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through S.R.O. 933(I)/2025, dated 27th May, 2025. This significant step introduces the option of Insurance Guarantee—in addition to Bank Guarantee—for Afghan transit consignments passing through Karachi Ports. Until recently, the Afghan Transit Trade faced operational […]
Reviving the Ancient Silk Road: China’s Vision for a New High-Speed Trade Corridor
A Game-Changing Silk Road Rail Link Connecting East and West In an ambitious move to redefine 21st-century logistics, China has proposed a transformative high-speed railway corridor connecting Urumqi in its Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to Tehran, Iran—reinvigorating the ancient Silk Road with cutting-edge infrastructure. This proposed route, crossing the heart of Central Asia, is set […]
Pakistan Emerges as a New Global Crypto Frontier with Strategic WLF Partnership
In a groundbreaking development that signals Pakistan’s growing relevance in the global tech and finance landscape, the government has entered into a strategic agreement with World Liberty Financial (WLF) — a rising name in the world of decentralised finance (DeFi). As reported by the Times of India, WLF has deep connections with high-profile figures such […]
